This is a really personal episode for me, though I have often talked about my how losing my Mom to lung cancer was a pivotal time in my life and professionally was the tipping point to learn about visceral manipulation, I have not shared a lot on my grief journey in general. 

For 10 years, from 2009-2019 loss and grief were at the forefront of my life, and it was a very heavy time. However, in that sorrow, I chose to lean-in to it and let it be a teacher for me, slowly learning how to take care of myself and recognize and feel my feelings. 

In this episode I share my stories of loss- friends, family, parents, homes, identities and more and what resources were helpful to me in meeting my grief and learning find joy again. 

I also share the connection of grief to the viscera and common musculoskeletal pains that can result and how many of the self-care practices are actually facilitating our brain and autonomic nervous system in healing. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Anxiety the Missing Stage of Grief- Claire Bidwell Smith

Option B- Sheryl Sandberg

Plus One: Finding God on the Yoga Mat- Cori Martinez

To Love and Let Go- Rachel Brathen

When Breath Becomes Air- Paul Kalanithi

Oprah and Deepak Chopra’s meditations

The Work (self inquiry from Byron Katie)

Loving What Is- Byron Katie

A Thousand Names for Joy- Byron Katie

Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com

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